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Updated Nov 12, 2026

Samsung Galaxy A05 or Samsung Galaxy S22?

Galaxy A05 costs $160 less today; Galaxy S22 has score 2.1 higher (6.6 vs. 4.5).

Samsung Galaxy S22

6.6score · higher

Samsung Galaxy A05 wins 1by componentSamsung Galaxy S22 wins 4

  • 4.1Performance8.2
  • 5.1Screen7.2
  • 3.2Camera6.6
  • 7.7Battery3.8
  • 1.5Connectivity10.0
  • ·Longevity1.2

Samsung Galaxy A05 is $160 the cheaper

The best for each use

By the spec rule for each use, the same one the lists on this site use.

  • Cell phones for gaming

    Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 8 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz screen or better.

  • Cell phones for seniors

    Only Samsung Galaxy A05 works: Big screen, big battery, up to $400.

  • Cell phones for photos

    Both work. Samsung Galaxy A05 is $160 cheaper.

  • Best value cell phones

    Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 5G, 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM, up to $400.

  • Cheap cell phones with NFC

    Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: NFC confirmed, up to $400.

  • Cheap 5G cell phones

    Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 5G confirmed, up to $400.

  • Compact cell phones

    Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 6.3-inch screen or smaller.

The comparison in detail

Score by component, side by side

Galaxy A05 wins on battery; Galaxy S22 wins on performance, screen, camera and connectivity.

  • 4.1Performance8.2 (wins)
  • 5.1Screen7.2 (wins)
  • 3.2Camera6.6 (wins)
  • 7.7 (wins)Battery3.8
  • 1.5Connectivity10.0 (wins)
  • N/ALongevity1.2

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Where is each one cheapest today?

Updated 12/11/2026

Galaxy A05
Galaxy S22

Spec sheet side by side

ItemGalaxy A05Galaxy S22
Performance
Chip changesMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Cores88
RAM changes4 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory card changesnot listedNo
SystemAndroidAndroid
Factory software version changes1312
Screen
Size changes6.7″6.1″
Technology changesPLSDynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate changesnot listed120 Hz
Resolution changes720 px x 1600 px1080 px x 2340 px
Peak brightness changesnot listed1,300 nits
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Front camera changes8 MP10 MP
Rear cameras changes23
Optical zoom changesnot listed3×
Battery
Capacity changes5,000 mAh3,700 mAh
Fast chargingYesYes
Wireless charging changesnot listedYes
Connectivity and extras
Network changes4G5G
NFC (tap to pay) changesNoYes
eSIM changesnot listedYes
Dual SIMYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jack changesnot listedNo
Water and dust resistance changesnot listedIP68
General
Release changesnot listed2022
Weight changes195 g167 g
Foldable changesnot listedNo
Charging connector changesnot listedUSB-C
How we choose

Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.

The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.